The Hangover

This is easily the funniest movie I've seen in years. It's consistently funny too, not just a few chuckles sprinkled throughout. Beyond the humor, what surprised me most was the inventive premise. I was expecting to see some Vegas bachelor party movie...which wouldn't have been very original. But instead, all we see is the aftermath of the crazy night, giving us the same sense of amnesia as the lead characters; we don't know what happened the night before and they can't remember. More importantly, where's their friend who's supposed to get married? And why is there a tiger in the bathroom and a baby in a closet? It all unfolds like a wacky detective story as these three guys try to put the pieces together. While the script is tight and original, it's the cast that really makes it all work. In particular, Zach Galifianakis. He steals every scene. But Bradley Cooper (Alias) and Ed Helms (The Office) hold their own too. Plus, there's some great cameos and homages to other Vegas films. The movie has been such a hit that there's already talk of a sequel, which is a little depressing. As much as I'd like to hang out with these characters again, it would be tough to top this one.